Children’s Forest at the Kiln
The Children’s Forest at the Kiln trail is a well groomed single track trail that is wide enough for a single stroller. It is a great trail to take kids on. This trail...
Trail Facts
Overview
The Children’s Forest at the Kiln trail is a well groomed single track trail that is wide enough for a single stroller. It is a great trail to take kids on. This trail is in Dixie National Forest, and the Forest Service has placed plaques along the way, next to the native plants, to describe what each one is. The drawings and descriptions are all done by children and it is actually very cool, and very educational! This forest is described as a “pigmy forest” because the trees and shrubs found there are short, rather than tall and reaching. If you’re looking for a great walk with the kids, this is it! Unless you have a pretty good jogging stroller, I would recommend carrying kids or letting them walk. The trail ends at a very large kiln that was used in the 1800’s to produce charcoal used in the separation process for the Silver Reef mines. This is a great one! Check it out!
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Children’s Forest at the Kiln”: 1,035 m, 39 m of climbing and 39 m of descent, elevation between 1,407 m and 1,419 m, time 00:27:51. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.28311, -113.39510 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 21 Miles (32 minutes driving)
Get Directions to Trailhead. From St George, head north on I-15 for about 13 miles and take exit 22 toward Leeds/Silver Reef. Head north on Main Street for about 1.5 miles and turn left on Silver Reef Road. Continue for about 1.2 miles and the road turns into Oak Grove Road. Keep heading toward the hills and you will cross the bridge into Dixie National Forest. Turn right on FR 032 (dirt road) and continue for about 1.5 miles. Turn right at the fork in the road toward Oak Grove. Follow for 1.1 miles and park in the parking lot on the right.
Trailhead GPS: 37.283103, -113.395132
Long narrow dirt road by car to get there. Trail is covered by coarse rocks that would make a stroller difficult. Super easy and short- perfect for little kids. Signage is well worn and hard to read. Fun to see- picnic tables available.